Device for supporting collapsible tubes and dispensing the contents thereof



Oct. 28, 1941. J. v. SPENCER 2,260,346

DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING COLLAPSIBLE TUBES AND DISPENSING THE CONTENTS THEREOF Filed May 14, 1940 INVENTOR.

. Jose/w MSPE/YcER M faz- ATTORNEYS Patented Oct. 28, 1941 DEVICE FOR. SUPPORTING COLLAPSIBLE TUBES AND DISPENSING THE CONTENTS THEREOF Joseph V. Spencer, Loudonville, N.-Y., assignor of one-half to Nathaniel F. Flater, Lathans, N. Y.

Application May 14, 1940, Serial No."33 5,0-54

- 4 Claims. (01.221 50) This invention refers to a device for supporting a collapsible tube and for dispensing the contents thereof and is directed to an improved device of the indicated character;

The invention broadly comprehends a device for supporting a collapsible tube in an inverted position with the outlet neck thereof disposed downwardly and with a rockable pressure element associated with the tube support for longitudinal and downward sliding movement with reference thereto to provide means for progressively flattening the tube against the support from the closed upper, end thereof so as to effectually extrude the contents therefrom through the outlet neck.

More particularly the invention resides in the provision of a simplified and improved means for associating the pressure means and its manipulating handle with the tube support so as to permit of the relative rocking and sliding movement thereof.

Withrthese and other objects in View, the invention is set forth in greater detail in the following specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the improved supporting and dispensing device illustrating a collapsible tube in operative position thereon.

Fig. 2 is a side view of the same with parts broken away and shown in section to disclose the underlying structure.

Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view therethrough taken approximately on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a supporting and dispensing device constructed in accordance with the modified form of the invention.

Fig. 5 is a horizontal sectional view therethrough taken approximately on the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Referring to the drawing by characters of reference, the supporting and dispensing device includes a substantially L-shaped bracket designated generally by the reference character A which is fashioned from a length of sheet material bent upon itself to provide a vertical portion IU of a width which slightly exceeds the width of a collapsible tube B when the same is flattened and which is longer than the length of the tube.

The bracket includes a horizontal portion I I at its lower end which is provided with a substantially centrally disposed opening l2 of a size threaded outlet neck C of the collapsible tube so that the same may protrude downwardly therethrough when the tube B is supported in an inverted position with the lower breast portion D of the tube resting upon the horizontal portion II of the bracket A. I The bracket may be supported in any desired manner from a wall or like formation having an vertical supportingsurface E, but as herein illustrated the vertical portion I0 is provided with.

a rearwardly directed attaching element F which is secured by screws or equivalent fastening elemerits G thereby spacing the bracket A from the wall or surface E.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 3, a pressure element I3 is provided which is inthe nature of anarcuate plate having the convex surface disposed towards the collapsible tube B, said plate being rigidly secured adjacent itsupper end toa ball I defining an outwa'rdly protruding manipulatinghandle l5 and v havingv rearwardly and inwardly directed hooked terminals it which embrace the opposite side edges of the vertical portion In of the bracket A so as to associate the bail and pressure plate l3 with the bracket portion I 0 for rocking and sliding movement with reference thereto.

In use and operation after the collapsible tube B is supported in an inverted position as illustrated, with the neck C protruding through the opening l2, the pressure plate I3 and bail l4 are moved downwardly over the closed upper end H of the tube and it will be appreciated that by manipulating the handle 15 to rock the bail and pressure plate downwardly, the contents'of the tube will be extruded through the outlet neck 0 onto a suitable applicator, such as a tooth brush or shaving brush. By progressively sliding the bail and pressure element l3 downwardly, the collapsible tube B will be flattened against the vertical portion I0 of the bracket to effectually dispense the contents of the tube. The usual cap I of the collapsible tube B may be threadedly engaged over the protruding portion of the neck C to close the tube when not in use.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 4 and 5 of the drawing, the bracket or support for the collapsible tube B is of substantially boxopen front and upper end and consists of a vertical rear wall 20, forwardly extending opposite side walls 2| and 22 and a horizontal lower wall 23. In this instance the bail 24 includes side arms 25 and 26 joined by a forward connecting or bight portion 21 and inwardly directedterminal portions 28 and 29 which are rigidly secured to the pressure element 30. The terminals 28 and 29 extend through vertical slots 3| and 32 which are pro- 3. In a holder and dispensing device for col- '1 lapsible tubes, a substantially L-shaped bracket vided in the side walls 2| and 22 in order to asn f sociate the pressure element 30 and bail with the bracket or support for rocking and sliding move-1 1 ment with reference thereto. In other respects 1 the purpose and mode of operation of the device Q is identical with that described for 1 form of the invention.

I 1 What is claimed is:

1. A holder and dispensing device for collapsibracket including a vertical portionand a-horizontal portion at the lower end thereof having an opening for receiving therethroughtheneck the previous ble tubes comprising a substantially ll-shaped 1 having a lower apertured horizontal portion upon which the tube is mounted in inverted position and through the aperture of which the outlet neck of the collapsible tube protrudes and an upstanding vertical portion against which the body of the tube engages, and means for progressively squeezing and flattening the tube against the vertical portion from the upper closed end towards the lower outlet end comprising an arcuate .pressureblade, a bail having a looped handle andlateral outwardly directed arms rigat the outlet end of the collapsible ,tube,.3, f'bail providing a handle and having, integral means for associating the same with the-vertical portion of the bracket for sliding and rocking movement with reference thereto, and anlarcuate pressure 1 blade rigidly securedfto'the bail for squeezing and "flattn'ing the tube against the vertical portion of the tube engages, and means for progressively squeezing and flattening the tube against the vertical portion from the upper closed end to-v .wards the lower outlet end comprising an arouate pressure blade, a bail having alooped handle and lateral armsf rigidly secured to th e upper portion of the' blade and engaging with the vertical por 'tion'of the'bracket for associating the bail andblade therewith for longitudinal sliding androck- -ingmovemen't on said ball arms as fulcrums.

idly secured to the upper portion of the blade and formed with rearwardly and inwardly di-- rected hooked terminals embracing the opposite vertical side edges of the vertical portion of the bracket to associate the pressure blade therewith forlongitudinal sliding and rocking movement on said bail terminals as fulcrums.

wardly directed side walls formed respectively with aligned vertical slots adjacent 'the juncture Y of the side wallswith the rear wall and a lower horizontal end 'wall having an'aperture, said bracket adapted to receive therein the collapsible tube =in-an inverted position with the outlet neck protruding downwardly through the aperture'of the lowerend wall, and means for progressively squeezing and flattening the tube'againstithe 1 rear wall of the bracket from the 'upper'clos'ed end thereof to the lower. outlet end'comprising anarcuate pressure blade and'a bail having side armsconnected at their forward end and having lateral inwardly directed terminals extending through the-side wall slots and rigidly attached to the pressure blade adjacent the upper end 7 thereof forassociating the pressure blade'with the bracket 'for longitudinal sliding and 'rocking movement. V

' l I JOSEPH V. SPENCER.

4. Ida holder and dispensing device for collapsible tubes, a bracket having a rear wall; for- 

